…every other year since 2002, it’s not a typo, it’s policy: [The arrival of Scuderi and Smyth] appears to be a message from GM Dean Lombardi that the Kings are no longer building for the future, that anything less than the franchise’s first playoff appearance since 2002 is acceptable. via No Pressure, Anze: LA’s Rise…

The 11th overall selection in the 2005 draft, the 6-4 center is the first player in league history from the country of Slovenia. Raised in the steel town of Jesenice, across the border from Austria, Kopitar’s unfamiliar background had scouts questioning whether he was early first round material despite his obvious gifts. “To be honest,”…

Los Angeles Kings: How much does Ryan Smyth have left? Smyth came to L.A. during the summer following two disappointing seasons after he signed a big-money free-agent deal with Colorado. The Kings are counting on his experience, grit and scoring ability to help a group of talented young players take the next step and make…

Teddy Purcell has added enough muscle to bring his weight to 200 pounds, 30 more than when he signed with the team. via Kings’ Hockey Fest: Kopitar ‘pretty confident’ of making playoffs | The Fabulous Forum | Los Angeles Times.

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